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We are moving to Ocean Grove!

We are so excited to let you know that Jessica Morrisy Photography  is moving to Ocean Grove, NJ!  Only about 10 minutes from our current studio location. We will be in the awesome, artsy town of Ocean Grove…nestled between Asbury Park and Bradley Beach.  At our new storefront, we will be shooting portrait/boudoir sessions, beach […]

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A Lovely Workshop Day 2

Here are some film scans from day two.  So excited to share- even if it is 10 months later! This shoot was at the most amazing church grounds, with gorgeous trees, beautiful wrought iron gates, and whimsical paths.  A photographers dream.   ELIZABETH’S WEBSITES: www.elizabethmessina.com & www.kissthegroom.com   LOCATION – SEA ISLAND RESORT www.seaisland.com   PROP & FASHION STYLIST – GINNY BRANCHwww.ginnybranch.squarespace.com   […]

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A Lovely Workshop by Elizabeth Messina • Sea Island GA • Day 1

Here are my images from the first day of Elizabeth Messina’s workshop.  Georgia was so beautiful…I wish we had spanish moss in Jersey!   The following images were shot in film, fuji 400h, both 35mm and 120.   Scanned by Richard Photo Lab. ELIZABETH’S WEBSITES: www.elizabethmessina.com & www.kissthegroom.com   LOCATION – SEA ISLAND RESORT www.seaisland.com   PROP […]

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Katherine & Russell • Bonnet Island Estate Engagement • LBI

 I’m delighted to share with you this super cute engagement session I shot last fall.  Katherine & Russell are such a sweet, not to mention beautiful couple.  I can’t wait to photograph their Ashford Estate wedding this spring and to see all the fun designs Katherine come up with!Enjoy!

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Dreaming of the sun…

View highlights and details from this creative workshop…

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Amanda & Matt {Married} Spring Lake Golf Club, Spring Lake, NJ

Amanda & Matt had a picture perfect wedding this July in Spring Lake, NJ.  Don’t they make a beautiful couple?!  Amanda and her girls got ready at the beautiful Spring Lake Theatre…which was fitting considering all the beautiful ballet details that were incorporated into their wedding day.  Soft florals, ballet slippers, pastels, and tulle were […]

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Lacey & Kyle {Married} The Stateroom • LBI, NJ

This job just can be so special because of the wonderful people we get to meet.  Lacey and Kyle are such sweet people.  I knew I liked them immediately, when they came in for their consult, and Kyle was wearing a a t-shirt with a photo of his woofer!  They are dog people! Lacey and […]

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Amanda & John {Married} Navesink, NJ

Can I just say, I don’t think I have ever met a sweeter person than Amanda!  She truly has such a kind heart.  It makes my job so much more special! Amanda & John’s wedding was slightly rainy, but you would never have known it!  They had a ceremony in Long Branch, and then we […]

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Holland • The Dutch Wedding Congress • Family & Friends

In February, my husband and I were lucky enough to visit Holland to help our friends Anouschka and Ray with the Dutch Wedding Congress.  It was the first year of the congress….and I must say they did an outstanding job!  Seriously, when you do an event in Europe…its in a castle:)  Haha We had such […]

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ABOUT Jessica

I'm Jessica Morrisy —a wedding & portrait photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.

She specializes in wedding photography, engagement sessions, family and newborn portraits, boudoir, and personal branding photography. She serves clients throughout the Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, New York City, Newport, Rhode Island, and select destination locations.

For more than 15 years, Jessica has helped hundreds of clients feel relaxed, guided, and genuinely themselves in front of the camera. Many of them have become dear friends. Her work has been featured in The Knot, Business Insider, Shutter Magazine, WellWed New York, The New York Times, and The Asbury Park Press. She has also had the honor of sharing her story in several Inspired Girl books, including She Had No Business, Magnificently Made, and Build From Stardust.

As a member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and The Motherhood Anthology, Jessica is committed to continually growing and serving her clients with both heart and experience.

But what matters most to her isn't the features or the accolades. It's the trust her clients place in her to document their lives. Jessica doesn't believe in over-posing, trendy filters, or pressure-packed sales calls. She believes in ease. She believes in timeless. She believes in helping every single person in front of her lens feel comfortable, confident, and beautifully themselves.

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